Intracranial Regulation
The Clock Drawing Test
What is a test that measures which cognitive function, planning.
Used in the treatment of mild dementia
Donepezil
Drug that slows the progression of dementia for a short time
What is Donepezil
Damage to this lobe may cause Aphasia
What is Parietal
Adrenaline
What regulates the fight or flight response
The MoCA.
Frontotemporal dementia pt's are at increased risk for
What are skin infections, urinary tract infections, and lung infections
Drugs in this class are used with extreme caution.
What are Antipsychotic drugs?
Medical emergency treat immediately to prevent permanent neurologic deficits and disability
What is a stroke
This drug increases acetylcholine at the synaptic junction.
What is Donepezil
Change in level of consciousness
What is an early indicator of an alteration in intracranial regulation
When a pt with long-standing dementia becomes irritable what should you do?
Lecanemab
What is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease
Damage to this lobe may cause changes in ones personality
What is the frontal lobe
Dopamine
What is the primary neurotransmitter involved in which disease
The concept of perfusion is monitored by
What is perfusion is monitored by vital signs and capillary refill
A pt with severe dementia and some paranoia is hiding objects, this is what the RN does.
What is learn about the pt's favorite hiding places and have more than one of the object.
Drug that helps the pt maintain some daily functions longer than without the drug.
What is memantine.
High blood pressure, diabetes, cigarette smoking
What are examples of risk factors for stroke
Serotonin
a natural mood booster that affects how you feel
Sundown Syndrome
What is the tendency for people with dementia to become more confused and agitated around late afternoon to nightfall
Dementia-compromised behaviors are an expression of
What are unmet needs
Aducanumab
What is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease
Damage to this area may result in difficulty breathing and dysphagia
What is the Brain stem
The neurotransmitter most involved in Alzheimer disease
What is Acetylcholine